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Parryville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Parryville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 386. Residents earn $62,917 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
386 Population 240/sq mi density
$62,917 Median Income $28,583 per capita
$184,000 Home Value
$1,106 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,000 home value, $1,106/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,917
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $184,000
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.2%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,106
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

How Parryville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population386
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density240/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,917
Per Capita$28,583
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$2,798M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,000
Rent$1,106
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units193
Rent Burden19.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.9 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation729 ft (222 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.8%
Libraries4

Is Parryville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Parryville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Parryville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Parryville is $62,917, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Parryville is $184,000, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Parryville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches, including 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Parryville has a population of 386 with a density of 240 people per square mile. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.8%).

Population

386
Total Population
240
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Parryville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Parryville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Parryville is $62,917, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Parryville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,917
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,583
Avg Weekly Wage$860
IRS Avg AGI$62,587

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,305
County GDP$2,798M

Business (County)

Restaurants132
Healthcare175
Retail196
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,285
80% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.3 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Parryville is $184,000, 35% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,106 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$184,000
35% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,106
5% below US avg
Rent Burden19.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.2%
Housing Units193
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,285
80% above US avg
Effective Rate3.42%
Parryville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.9 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.9 inches
37% above US avg
Snowfall27.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation729 ft (222 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density240/sq mi
Coordinates40.8224°N, 75.6706°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42025
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.8-point margin. 96.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67%
D 32.2%

Winner: Republican by 34.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.2%
79% below US avg
High School+88.2%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density240/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.8%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities175
Restaurants132
Retail Stores196

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.3 min
Drive Alone86.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.4%

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